ACCOUNTANT III - 72003408

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional health, dental, and vision

Generous vacation program with paid<br

40-hour work week with weekends off

Tax deferred employee investment plan

Job stability in an enriching and Enga

Job summary

The Accountant III position at the Division of Administrative Hearings performs professional accounting work supporting the agency's financial operations, including travel administration and cash receipts. The role ensures compliance with state laws and accounting procedures while maintaining accurate financial records and delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities include managing travel reimbursements, processing various payments in FLAIR/Florida PALM, and handling AR tasks.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or the equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Travel Preparer in the Statewide Travel Management System (STMS) for travel reimbursements and maintain the Travel Log and [e-mail] inbox.
• Conduct travel training for staff in person or via Zoom upon request.
• Stay current on laws, policies, and procedures for reimbursing staff traveling on behalf of the state; make recommendations for improvements.
• Process cash, checks, ACH receipts and online payments to be recorded in FLAIR/Florida PALM.
• Process Record of Appeal Refunds and submit related forms for approval and tracking.
• Set up and process accounts receivable for services prior to June 30th each year.
• Submit AR Write-off forms to DFS and Annual Report of Claims for DFS.

Skills

Accounting principles

Internal controls

Regulatory compliance

Financial recordkeeping

Independent work

Problem solving

Spreadsheet software

Data analysis

Verbal & written communication

Stakeholder relations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Requisition No:885887

Agency: Division of Administrative Hearings

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT III - 72003408

This advertisement is for a career service position located in the Accounting section at the Division of Administrative Hearings.

Salary: $42,000.00 Annually

• Salary $42,000
• Insurance $9,204
• Retirement $3,486
• Leave and Holidays $5,815

Please Note: This estimate is based on the Career Service Pay Plan, a Single Insurance Plan, and 0-5 years of Service with the State of Florida.

BENEFITS

• Exceptional health, dental, and vision.
• Generous vacation program with paid holidays
• 40-hour work week with weekends off.
• Tax deferred employee investment plan.
• Job stability in an enriching and engaging work environment.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Accountant III performs professional accounting work in support of the agency's financial operations, including travel administration, accounts receivable, and cash receipts. This position ensures compliance with state laws, policies, and accounting procedures while providing excellent customer service and maintaining accurate financial records.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as the Travel Preparer in the Statewide Travel Management System (STMS) for all travel reimbursements and maintains the DOAH’s Travel Log and monitors the [e-mail] inbox daily. Communicates any identified issues with the Travel Preparer, Traveler, and the Traveler’s Supervisor when needed.
• Responsible to conduct travel training for staff upon request either in person or via Zoom.
• Responsible for keeping current on all of the laws, policies, and procedures pertaining to reimbursing staff and others traveling on behalf of the state of Florida and making recommendations to the Operations Manager for improvements to the travel procedures as needed.
• Responsible for processing cash, checks, ACH receipts and online payments to be recorded and transmitted accurately in FLAIR/Florida PALM.
• Processes the Record of Appeal Refunds requests received by the Clerk’s Office and submits the Application for Refund and DOAH Memo for approval and maintains the Record of Appeal Tracking Log.
• Responsible for setting up and processing account receivables for services provided prior to June 30th each year.
• Completes and submits the Accounts Receivable Write-off form to Department of Financial Services (DFS) as needed and submits the Annual Report of Claims for Collection to DFS.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of accounting principles, theory, and concepts;
• Knowledge of internal control concepts;
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to accounting programs;
• Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records;
• Ability to work independently;
• Ability to problem-solve and make decisions;
• Ability to use a personal computer and utilize automated spreadsheet applications;
• Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data;
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; and
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess a high school diploma or the equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in FLAIR.
• Experience working in the MFMP application.
• Experience working in the STMS application.
• Experience recording and reconciling service payments.
• Knowledge of the statutory requirements for state travel.

HIRING PROCESS

You will be evaluated for this job based on your previous knowledge and experience. Additional reviews may be performed to screen for preferred qualifications, experience and education. Your qualifications will be based on knowledge, skills, and abilities and other elements relevant to this position supported by the information in your application.

You may be contacted to participate in a selection process which may consist of written exercises, work samples, skills tests, or interviews. You may be notified by email to participate in a selection process. Failure to reply within a designated timeframe may exclude you from further consideration.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the closing date.

BACKGROUND

Successful completion of Level 2 background screening is required for all positions with the Division of Administrative Hearings.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes,candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32307 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.